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Tween/Teen Drawing and Painting

$150

with Rhona Candeloro

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 1, 2025 at 4 pm, runs for 10 weeks
1 additional session on Nov 5, 2025

Ages: 12 - 17

Calling all teens and tweens eager to enhance their artistic abilities! Join the Teen Drawing and Painting Class to sharpen both your eyes and hands while delving into a variety of drawing and painting techniques. Learn essential principles such as composition, values, shading, color mixing, and traditional methods using pencils, pastels, and acrylic paints. Enroll now to unleash your creativity, with personalized instruction at your own pace and all materials provided for in-class exploration!

  • We believe art should be accessible to all. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
  • Membership is one of the easiest and most effective ways to support our mission! Learn more about it's benefits and discounts!

Elevating Form & Surface

$420

with Melissa Zook

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 1, 2025 at 6:30 pm, runs for 10 weeks

Take your ceramic work to the next level in this intermediate course designed to help you refine your personal style and expand your creative approach. Explore advanced techniques for wheel-thrown and altered forms, with an emphasis on thoughtful form transformation, manipulation, and dynamic surface design. You are encouraged to bring your interests and objectives to share so we may explore these areas while shaping your individual voice through clay. 

This class is held in a ADA accessable studio space

  • We believe art should be accessible to all. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
  • Membership is one of the easiest and most effective ways to support our mission! Learn more about it's benefits and discounts!

Foundations in Drawing and Painting

$300

with Martin Piezonka

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 1, 2025 at 6:30 pm, runs for 10 weeks

Wednesday Evenings

Welcome to the learning opportunity where you'll start with simple drawing lessons and transition to painting with oils or acrylics when you're ready. Whether you choose from provided still life setups, bring your own objects, or work from photos using a tablet, you'll explore traditional techniques, studying how light defines shape and color, allowing form to emerge. No prior experience is required, and you'll progress at your own pace – seize this opportunity to unleash your creativity! Enroll now and let the artistic journey begin!

Click HERE for a materials list for this course!

  • We believe art should be accessible to all. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
  • Membership is one of the easiest and most effective ways to support our mission! Learn more about it's benefits and discounts!

The Potter's Wheel

$420

with Rich Holck

Calendar Next session starts Oct 1, 2025 at 6:30 pm, runs for 10 weeks

Join our pottery adventure where we explore basic to advanced wheel-throwing techniques! Beginners will start by mastering clay centering and throwing cylinders and bowls, while returning students refine their personal style with advanced techniques and individual projects. Discover the art of glaze application and decoration in a vibrant group setting – don't miss out on the chance to enjoy a fantastic environment, unleash your creativity, and focus on crafting functional pots for specific foods and events this fall! Enroll now for a hands-on pottery experience!

This class is scheduled to be held in CCS, which is only accessable by stairs.

  • We believe art should be accessible to all. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
  • Membership is one of the easiest and most effective ways to support our mission! Learn more about it's benefits and discounts!
Full Course

Yoga at the Springs: 10 week card

$175

with Amanda Will

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 1, 2025 at 6:30 pm, runs for 10 weeks

Yoga at the Springs Breathe deeply, stretch fully, and ground yourself in the beauty of nature with Yoga at the Springs. Set against the serene backdrop of Historic Yellow Springs, these all-level sessions invite you to connect with movement, breath, and the peaceful energy of the natural surroundings.

Each class will meet on the front porch of the Lincoln before moving to a designated outdoor spot on campus. From open lawns to quiet creekside corners, the changing scenery enhances every practice. In the event of rain or extreme weather, sessions will be held indoors.

Participants may purchase a 10-class punch card for flexible attendance or join us as a drop-in. Please bring your own mat, water bottle, and anything else you need for a comfortable outdoor experience. No prior yoga experience is necessary—just a willingness to move, breathe, and enjoy. Learn more about your instructor: https://powerfulchild.com

  • We believe art should be accessible to all. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
  • Membership is one of the easiest and most effective ways to support our mission! Learn more about it's benefits and discounts!

Yoga at the Springs: Drop in

$20

with Amanda Will

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 1, 2025 at 6:30 pm
9 additional sessions through Dec 10, 2025

Yoga at the Springs Breathe deeply, stretch fully, and ground yourself in the beauty of nature with Yoga at the Springs. Set against the serene backdrop of Historic Yellow Springs, these all-level sessions invite you to connect with movement, breath, and the peaceful energy of the natural surroundings.

Each class will meet on the front porch of the Lincoln before moving to a designated outdoor spot on campus. From open lawns to quiet creekside corners, the changing scenery enhances every practice. In the event of rain or extreme weather, sessions will be held indoors.

Participants may purchase a 10-class punch card for flexible attendance or join us as a drop-in. Please bring your own mat, water bottle, and anything else you need for a comfortable outdoor experience. No prior yoga experience is necessary—just a willingness to move, breathe, and enjoy. Learn more about your instructor: https://powerfulchild.com

Decorative Tile Design

$420

with John Matthews

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 2, 2025 at 9 am, runs for 10 weeks

Explore the creative possibilities of ceramic tile making. In this hands-on course, you’ll learn to design, shape, and decorate individual tiles using a variety of surface techniques including carving, stamping, and glazing. Perfect for those interested in functional or decorative work, this class offers a strong foundation in tile production and design. All experience levels welcome!

  • We believe art should be accessible to all. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
  • Membership is one of the easiest and most effective ways to support our mission! Learn more about it's benefits and discounts!

Wood Fired Ceramics

$600

with Rich Holck

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 2, 2025 at 9 am, runs for 10 weeks

Explore the art of wood firing in this hands-on course, culminating in a communal wood firing. Learn surface treatments, kiln loading, and firing techniques while creating work suited for atmospheric effects. Students receive a share of the firing, gaining firsthand experience in this dynamic, flame-driven process. Intermediate/advanced levels. Fee includes one share of the firing on January 10-11.

This class is scheduled to be held in CCS, which is only accessable by stairs.

  • We believe art should be accessible to all. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
  • Membership is one of the easiest and most effective ways to support the mission of HYS.




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